Obstetric Lead Southwest Maternal Medicine Network

Job Summary

Applicants are invited to apply for a one-year fixed term role (with likely extension) as Obstetric Lead for the South West Maternal Medicine Network. The role is suited to an applicant with a CCT in obstetrics. The position carries 1PA and will commence in April 2026.

We will review all SWMNN Network lead roles in November 2026, with likely opportunity to continue beyond that date.

• Lead and participate in MDT meetings
• Demonstrate leadership within the SWMMN
• Participate in morbidity and mortality meetings
• Attend rapid review meetings for maternal deaths referred to the SWMMN
• Liaise with SWMMN obstetric, medical, anaesthetic, midwifery and governance leads about governance and educational activities

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award‑winning hospital building  are the regional Major Trauma Centre and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is to enable our teams to be the best they can be, providing exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all under‑represented groups.

• Date posted: 17 February 2026
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £109,725 to £145,478 per annum
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part‑time
• Reference number: 339‑WC3481‑BKS
• Job locations: Southmead Hospital, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5NB

• CCT (or equivalent)
• Maintain full registration with the GMC

• Higher academic qualification (e.g. MD or MS)

• Recent experience and familiarity with UK hospital systems and practices (or equivalent)
• Evidence of recent CME or reasonable training progression at this stage of career
• Experience in audit projects and written reporting
• Knowledge of contemporary NHS management issues and political context within which we operate

• Proven teaching ability
• Willingness to undertake teaching of medical undergraduates and postgraduates

• Proven track record in research
• Evidence of relevant publications in peer‑reviewed journals
• Demonstration of involvement in clinical directorate management

• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate with patients, colleagues and staff at all levels
• Ability to lead a team and form effective working relationships within a team
• Ability to inspire, motivate and develop junior medical staff
• Ability to work independently as well as part of the Women and Children’s Directorate, balancing individual and organisational requirements

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applications from job seekers who require current skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

North Bristol NHS Trust

Southmead Hospital, Southmead, Bristol, BS10 5NB

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